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'My surgeon saved my smile with new hologram technology'DENVER — Amid renewed interest in the killing of JonBenet Ramsey triggered in part by a new Netflix documentary, police in Boulder, Colorado, refuted assertions this week that there is viable evidence and leads about the 1996 killing of the 6-year-old girl that they are not pursuing. JonBenet Ramsey, who competed in beauty pageants, was found dead in the basement of her family's home in the college town of Boulder the day after Christmas in 1996. Her body was found several hours after her mother called 911 to say her daughter was missing and a ransom note was left behind. The gravesite of JonBenet Ramsey is covered with flowers Jan. 8, 1997, at St. James Episcopal Cemetery in Marietta, Ga. JonBenet was bludgeoned and strangled. Her death was ruled a homicide, but nobody was ever prosecuted. The details of the crime and video footage of JonBenet competing in pageants propelled the case into one of the highest-profile mysteries in the United States. The police comments came as part of their annual update on the investigation, a month before the 28th anniversary of JonBenet's killing. Police said they released it a little earlier due to the increased attention on the case, apparently referring to the three-part Netflix series "Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey." 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Video of postgame encounter between Luke Fickell, Donovan Raiola circulates online Courthouse lighting ceremony planned for Sunday In a video statement, Boulder Police Chief Steve Redfearn said the department welcomes news coverage and documentaries about the killing of JonBenet, who would have been 34 this year, as a way to generate possible new leads. He said the department is committed to solving the case but needs to be careful about what it shares about the investigation to protect a possible future prosecution. "What I can tell you though, is we have thoroughly investigated multiple people as suspects throughout the years and we continue to be open-minded about what occurred as we investigate the tips that come in to detectives," he said. The Netflix documentary focuses on the mistakes made by police and the "media circus" surrounding the case. A police officer sits in her cruiser Jan. 3, 1997, outside the home in which 6-year-old JonBenet Ramsey was found murdered Dec. 26, 1996, in Boulder, Colo. Police were widely criticized for mishandling the early investigation into her death amid speculation that her family was responsible. However, a prosecutor cleared her parents, John and Patsy Ramsey, and brother Burke in 2008 based on new DNA evidence from JonBenet's clothing that pointed to the involvement of an "unexplained third party" in her slaying. The announcement by former district attorney Mary Lacy came two years after Patsy Ramsey died of cancer. Lacy called the Ramseys "victims of this crime." John Ramsey continued to speak out for the case to be solved. In 2022, he supported an online petition asking Colorado's governor to intervene in the investigation by putting an outside agency in charge of DNA testing in the case. In the Netflix documentary, he said he advocated for several items that were not prepared for DNA testing to be tested and for other items to be retested. He said the results should be put through a genealogy database. In recent years, investigators identified suspects in unsolved cases by comparing DNA profiles from crime scenes and to DNA testing results shared online by people researching their family trees. In 2021, police said in their annual update that DNA hadn't been ruled out to help solve the case, and in 2022 noted that some evidence could be "consumed" if DNA testing is done on it. Last year, police said they convened a panel of outside experts to review the investigation to give recommendations and determine if updated technologies or forensic testing might produce new leads. In the latest update, Redfearn said that review ended but police continue to work through and evaluate a "lengthy list of recommendations" from the panel. 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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Myles Rice scored 18 points to lead Indiana to a 77-68 victory over Winthrop on Sunday. Rice made 7 of 13 shots and all four of his free throws for the Hoosiers (10-3), who improved to 9-0 at home by holding the Eagles (10-5) scoreless over the final 3:16 to wrap up the victory. He added four rebounds, three assists and three steals. Malik Reneau totaled 14 points and seven rebounds for Indiana. Trey Galloway added 11 points and five assists. Langdon Hatton had a game-high 11 rebounds to go with seven points off the bench. K.J. Doucet and Kasen Harrison both scored 14 to lead Winthrop, which fell to 1-4 on the road. Doucet grabbed 12 rebounds for his third double-double of the season. Kelton Talford scored 13 and Paul Jones III and Nick Johnson added 10 points apiece. Rice had 12 points in the first half to help Indiana take a 41-37 advantage into the break. Doucet had eight points and Harrison and Jones both scored seven to keep Winthrop close. Luke Goode followed his basket with a three-point play to give Indiana a 54-47 lead with 15:15 left to play. Talford finished off a three-point play to get Winthrop within three with 11:34 to go. Reneau answered with a basket and Mackenzie Mgbako followed with a dunk as Indiana quickly pushed its lead back to seven. Johnson buried a 3-pointer with 3:16 remaining to pull Winthrop within a point at 69-68, but the Eagles went scoreless from there. Indiana will host Rutgers on Saturday in a Big Ten Conference matchup. Winthrop returns home to play South Carolina Upstate on Thursday in a Big South Conference opener. ____ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-toWp-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball
Bill Clinton is hospitalized with a fever, spokesperson saysRaimon Land Plc (RML) plans to include its flagship One City Centre (OCC) property in central Bangkok, valued at 14.8 billion baht, in a real estate investment trust (REIT) as part of its strategy to enhance long-term financial stability. The SET-listed luxury property developer is also preparing to issue new debentures or secure loans from leading financial institutions while expediting the sale of completed real estate inventory to enhance cash flow, said chief financial officer Sorrapong Mamuang. The OCC building, which has an occupancy rate of nearly 80% at present, has attracted significant interest from domestic and international investors. RML is in advanced negotiations with five major investors and expects to finalise the REIT conversion by next year. "With the OCC building as a key component of our strategy, we are on track to achieve profitability and strengthen our financial position. Our pipeline of new project launches, coupled with the successful execution of our turnaround strategy, positions RML for sustainable growth and long-term stability," he said. Mr Sorrapong also clarified points raised by the Stock Exchange of Thailand regarding the company's third-quarter financial statements, saying every investment decision is carefully evaluated for risk and long-term value. "RML reaffirms that all operations adhere to legal and regulatory requirements and emphasise that the investments pose no negative impact on its financial standing," he said. RML has allocated pre-development funds to support a new mixed-use project scheduled to be launched in the first quarter of 2025. These temporary funds are held with a trusted executive and serve to reassure the landowner of RML's readiness to invest while minimising investment risk. Previous management decided in 2019 that RML should secure land for a condominium in Sukhumvit. Following a re-evaluation by the current management and development constraints, the company decided to set aside an impairment provision to reflect the project's adjusted valuation. Terms are being negotiated and a resolution is expected by the first quarter of 2025. In 2022, RML invested in convertible notes of Nautilus Data Technologies, a US-based data centre company that is preparing for a Nasdaq launch within two years. While some shareholders have committed additional funds, RML is carefully evaluating its next steps, ensuring all decisions align with shareholder interests and long-term financial objectives, he said. RML has also signed a joint venture agreement for a villa project to be launched in the first quarter of 2025. The project is being adjusted to comply with new legal requirements in Phuket while both RML and its partners remain committed due to its strong business potential. "We are confident that our investments will not only ensure financial stability but also create growth opportunities for the future," said Mr Sorrapong.Crypto industry leaders and advocates welcomed the potential change after a grueling four-year war with Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler. Gensler, who resigned last month, badgered crypto companies with multiple lawsuits and controversial enforcement actions. He routinely allied with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., on crypto skepticism and regulatory issues. Crypto enthusiasts accused Gensler of launching “Operation Chokepoint 2.0,” a campaign using litigation to achieve what could not be accomplished through regulation or legislation. The effort was modeled after the Obama-era Operation Chokepoint, which targeted gun dealers, payday lenders and sex workers. “Gensler’s SEC was too quick to condemn new technology and financial products ... and unwilling to offer simple guidance that would have given more clarity to consumers and investors,” said Yaël Ossowski, deputy director at the Consumer Choice Center and a fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. The SEC’s version of Operation Chokehold encountered legal headaches almost immediately. A federal judge dismissed Gensler’s attempt to classify Ripple’s XRP token as a security and denied the SEC’s appeal. A separate panel of judges criticized the SEC for its capricious and inconsistent policy of denying Grayscale’s proposed Bitcoin exchange-traded program after previously approving two others. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts A significant setback occurred in 2023 when a federal judge threatened to sanction SEC attorneys for “materially false and misleading representations” in a suit against Wyoming-based crypto firm Digital Licensing Inc., also known as DEBT BOX. The SEC later dropped the suit. Gensler refused to back down on crypto enforcement. Less than two weeks after his resignation, the SEC requested that a federal judge not dismiss its suit against Binance and 10 other crypto asset issuers. “The issuers of the Ten Crypto Assets and Defendants treated the offer and sale of these assets as investments whose success inured to the investors’ financial benefit — and publicly promoted them as such,” SEC attorneys alleged in court documents. Trump has nominated former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins as Gensler’s replacement, pending approval from the Senate. He named entrepreneur David Sacks as his White House AI and Crypto Czar to work on the crypto legal framework. Both are crypto supporters. Atkins has been a policy adviser to The Digital Chamber, a pro-crypto advocacy group. Sacks invested in crypto companies through his Craft Ventures fund. Noted crypto and financial tech advocate Jimmie Lenz of Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering said the appointments signal Trump is serious about advancing America’s tech role. “The administration is likely to support innovation, thus new technologies and new ideas are likely to be encouraged,” he said. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse praised the pair, calling them a Dream team. He said Atkins would bring common sense policy to the SEC. As for Sacks, Garlinghouse said he would promote pro-innovation plans. This has alarmed Warren, who is expected to be the top Democrat on the Banking Committee. She expressed concern over Atkins, calling him a Wall Street lobbyist who opposed “fines against the giant corporations that defrauded investors” during the 2009 financial crisis. The potential new regulatory environment has Ossowski excited about the future of Bitcoin and other crypto assets. “If the U.S. truly becomes a Bitcoin and crypto powerhouse with a more receptive administration, it will be a beacon to the rest of the world that Bitcoin and its crypto-offspring are vital tools for democratizing financial inclusion and consumer innovation for the future,” he said. Eric Trump framed it in grander terms: Donald Trump “is going to make America the Bitcoin capital of the world,” he said.
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My last dog had a favorite toy, and it was my favorite as well. As part of a team at a former job, we found an Etsy seller who made a tiny plush replica of the product we produced, but for dogs! A chewable newspaper for dogs with a strikingly similar design of our newspaper. A tiny version of the product I spent my days working on, now in the soft paws of my standard poodle. Its length and shape made for the perfect fetching toy, fitting directly in my dog’s mouth as she ran across the patio, and we spent many afternoons throwing the plush newspaper back and forth. Since her passing, it’s the one item I’ve decided not to donate. It sits in my closet and I tucked that beautiful playtime memory into the back of my mind, until recently when I read several fascinating articles and discussions about America’s cult favorite dog toy , Lamb Chop. Shari Lewis’s beloved 1960’s lamb puppet has solidified a space in our dog’s lives, from seasonal outfits , to jumbo versions, to tiny birthday hats , and even entire boxes of different sized lambs . Lamb Chop is a staple part of toy bins, even securing the nickname “lamby” amongst fans. Again, this toy has a shape that lends itself to fitting into animals mouths making it a great fetching toy, but there’s more to it when pet parents on TikTok are throwing Lamb Chop parties . As referenced by the New York Times , with some 32% of pet owners currently in the millennial generation that grew up watching Lamb Chop's Play-Along on their TVs throughout the 90's, let’s be honest, it’s the owners who really love tossing around a tiny Lamb Chop puppet. Beyond everyone's favorite stuffed lamb, a search for dog toys reveals so many obscure references, anyone can find a toy that fits the exact personality you’d like to impart on your fur baby. Lamb Chop is not alone in this feel-good nostalgia kick. New Yorker’s can grab a bagel and coffee (“Packed with fluff!”) or Philly folks can find a cotton water ice and pretzel for their dogs. LA dogs might enjoy a “Hollywoof” set . Pets of gamers might find a “game bone” player toys or gaming dice in their holiday stockings. Holiday deals: Shop this season’s top products and sales curated by our editors. Foodies can guide their dogs to charcuterie board interactive games or a seafood boil with several toys within a plush pot. There are a plethora of options for Disney adults . Even more oddly specific are Malort bottles , a Dolly Pardon all-access tour pass , even the iconic cookie tin filled with grandma’s sewing materials . Each toy speaks to a different human community, a trend you want people to know your dog is a part of, even as far as the great millennial stereotype of brunch dates . Of course, dogs don’t understand the cultural connotation of a large burning hemp joint . And some of the shapes leave legitimate questions as to how playtime will go; how do you toss and fetch an entire bowl of ramen noodles ? But none of that matters since these toys are for us. These toys speak to our own activities and fandoms, and they create a cultural bond between us and our pets, pulling them deeper into our families, and imagining them as enjoying the same pop culture references that we love. This idea isn’t new. Research into ancient pet relationships tells us a similar story about integrating our animals into our communities. Dating back to ancient Mesopotamia, the type of collar or amulet around a dog’s neck would indicate its owner's status and place in local communities. In research on the burial process of ancient animals, University of Alberta’s Robert Losey discusses in-depth the funerary traditions of leaving human items like spoons with your pet for their journey into the afterlife. These items did more to help other humans understand the owners place in society than they did appeal to the pet, also helping owners include their animal into their familial unit. It’s not such a different exercise as buying your dog a soft roll of film because you have an affinity for photography. Considering the records of Victorians creating what we’d now call enrichment toys for their beloved songbirds , it doesn’t seem so strange that we’d gravitate toward tiki plush toys and doggie dentist activities . Lamb Chop represents us as much as it creates enjoyment for our pets, and what could be better than family bonding. Do you have a “lamby”? Share your favorite pet bonding toy with me at adooling@gannett.com .Spotting AI scams: tips to protect yourself in 2024
Icelanders have voted to elect a new parliament after disagreements over immigration, energy policy and the economy forced Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson to pull the plug on his coalition government and call an early election. All polling stations managed to open despite fierce weather in the sub-Arctic nation that left roads in many areas blocked by snow. Ballot counting began after polls closed at 10pm local time, with results expected early Sunday. This is Iceland’s sixth general election since the 2008 financial crisis devastated the economy of the nation and ushered in a new era of political instability. Opinion polls suggested the country could be in for another upheaval, with support for the three governing parties plunging. Mr Benediktsson, who was named prime minister in April following the resignation of his predecessor, struggled to hold together the unlikely coalition of his conservative Independence Party with the centrist Progressive Party and the Left-Green Movement. “My expectation is like, something new (is) going to happen, hopefully,” said Horour Guojonsson, voting in the capital, Reykjavik. “We always have had these old parties taking care of things. I hope we see the light now to come in with a younger people, new ideas.” Iceland, a nation of about 400,000 people, is proud of its democratic traditions, describing itself as arguably the world’s oldest parliamentary democracy. The island’s parliament, the Althingi, was founded in 930 by the Norsemen who settled the country.US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to demand control of the Panama Canal be returned to Washington, complaining of "unfair" treatment of American ships and hinting at China's growing influence. Here are five things to know about the waterway connecting the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. The 80-kilometer (50-mile) interoceanic waterway is operated by the Panama Canal Authority, an autonomous public entity. The Central American nation's constitution describes the canal as an "inalienable heritage of the Panamanian nation" that is open to vessels "of all nations." The United States is its main user, accounting for 74 percent of cargo, followed by China with 21 percent. Panama's government sets the price of tolls based on canal needs and international demand. Rates depends on a vessel's cargo capacity. "The canal has no direct or indirect control from China, nor the European Union, nor the United States or any other power," Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino said Sunday as he dismissed Trump's threat. All vessels, including warships and submarines, are given a Panama Canal pilot. Panama's independence from Colombia in 1903 is linked to the canal. Following the failure of French count Ferdinand de Lesseps to open a channel through the isthmus, the United States promoted the separation of the province of Panama and signed a treaty with the nascent country that ceded land and water in perpetuity to build it. After 10 years of construction and an investment of $380 million, the canal was inaugurated on August 15, 1914 with the transit of the steamer Ancon. Some 25,000 deaths from disease and accidents were recorded during its construction. The canal "is part of our history" and "an irreversible achievement," Mulino said. Washington's establishment of a "Canal Zone" -- an enclave with its own military bases, police and justice system -- gave rise to decades of demands by Panamanians to reunify the country and take control of the waterway. In 1977, Panamanian nationalist leader Omar Torrijos and US president Jimmy Carter signed treaties that allowed the canal to be transferred to Panama on December 31, 1999. "Any attempt to reverse this historic achievement not only dishonors our struggle, but is also an insult to the memory of those who made it possible," former president Martin Torrijos, the general's son, wrote on social media. Under the treaties, supported by more than 40 countries, the canal is deemed neutral and any ship can pass through. The only conditions are that ships must comply with safety regulations and military vessels from countries at war must not pass through at the same time. Unlike Egypt's Suez Canal, the Panama Canal operates using freshwater stored in two reservoirs. A drought led to a reduction in the number of transits in 2023, but the situation has since normalized. The canal, which has a system of locks to raise and lower vessels, transformed global shipping. Crafts can travel between the two oceans in about eight hours without having to sail all the way around Cape Horn, the southern tip of the Americas. The canal allows a ship to shave 20,300 kilometers off a journey from New York to San Francisco. Five percent of world maritime trade passes through the canal, which connects more than 1,900 ports in 170 countries. By the early 21st century, it had become too small, so it was expanded between 2009 and 2016. Today, the canal can accommodate ships up to 366 meters long and 49 meters wide (1,200 feet by 161 feet) -- equivalent to almost four football pitches. It generates six percent of Panama's national economic output and since 2000 has pumped more than $28 billion into state coffers. More than 11,200 ships transited the canal in the last fiscal year carrying 423 million tons of cargo. jjr/fj/dr/mlm